The Grand Canyon Outdoor Educator interim seeks to lay the groundwork for students who aspire to pursue careers in wilderness leadership and to advance their expeditionary backpacking, backcountry first aid and rock climbing skills.
“I plan on using the skills, techniques, and experience that I learn in the Grand Canyon to become fully confident in leading wilderness trips in the future while also using this learned knowledge in my own personal wilderness pursuits,” participant senior Meredith Donnelly said.
The interim, Jan. 3-23, is organized into three distinctive sections, each encompassing a different skill set.
The group of twenty students will begin training in Cochise Stronghold near Tuscon, Az. by spending five days taking an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) climbing site manager course. The program is “designed to enable instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing,” according to the AMGA Website.
From there the students will travel to Flagstaff, Az. and undergo an intensive 10 days of instruction to receive their Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. The certification process will grant students the necessary skill set to make decisions regarding medical situations and evacuation plans in remote locations.
Students will spend the final six days of the trip backpacking through the Grand Canyon and covering the Wilderness Education Association backcountry curriculum.
The interim cost is $2,395. The fee covers instructional fees, transportation, and room and board.
For additional information contact Ryan Walter Rooks, Campus Recreation Coordinator.
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